
Drought-hit Indian farmers protest against sharing of river water
Street protests began after the court directed Karnataka to release 5,000 cusecs of river water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days this month.
Fri Sep 29 2023

India's Congress party to launch street protests against Gandhi's conviction
Gandhi was convicted by a court in the western state of Gujarat, which also gave him bail and suspended the sentence for one month.
Fri Mar 24 2023

Imran Khan plans street protests to press for new Pakistan elections
Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan on Saturday night warned of nationwide street protests in the coming days if the government doesn't agree to hold new general elections.
Sun Sep 11 2022

He's back: Wickremesinghe named Sri Lankan PM for 6th time amid crisis
Wickremesinghe replaces the president's brother, Mahinda Rajapaksa, who resigned amid street protests in the main city Colombo.
Fri May 13 2022

Malaysians in protest-hit Kazakhstan safe - Saifuddin
The 50 Malaysians identified to be in Kazakhstan where massive street protests triggered by rising fuel prices are taking place are reported to be safe.
Fri Jan 07 2022

Thousands gather for second day of street protests in Myanmar - Witnesses
They marched under bright sunshine in the middle of the road waving NLD flags making the three-figure salute, protesting against the coup.
Sun Feb 07 2021

Fastest food: The Thai street cooks who get to protests first
Business is booming as tens of thousands of people take to the streets in protests against the government and the monarchy.
Thu Oct 22 2020

I'm 'preparing' to lift emergency decree in Bangkok - Thai PM
Last Thursday, Prayuth declared 'Serious Emergency Situation in Bangkok' to ban gatherings of five or more people, effective from 4am in a bid to end three months of student-led street protests.
Wed Oct 21 2020

Police say they banged on Breonna Taylor's door 30 to 90 seconds - recordings
The newly revealed details from the police officers contrast with earlier witness reports, and their account has been a point of contention.
Sun Oct 04 2020

Two dead as gunfire erupts at Wisconsin protests over shooting of Black man
Two people died and a third was wounded after street protests over the police shooting of a Black man erupted into gun violence late Tuesday.
Wed Aug 26 2020

Women's anti-Trump march clogs Washington streets
The Women's March on Washington was one of a series of street protests throughout the country and the world against the new president's often angry, populist rhetoric.
Sun Jan 22 2017

Federal Court orders 7 for trial to establish street rallies
The seven, including three MPs, had previously been charged with participating in the 'KitaLawan' and 'Bersih 4' street protests.
Mon Oct 10 2016

Don't be emotional, fair solution will be announced, Najib tells taxi drivers
Datuk Seri Najib Razak has called on taxi drivers not to be ruled by emotions or engage is street protests over Uber and GrabCar-hailing apps.
Thu Mar 31 2016

On China's fringes, cyber spies raise their game
Almost a year after students ended pro-democracy street protests in Hong Kong, they face an online battle against China-sponsored hackers using techniques rarely elsewhere according to Western experts
Tue Dec 01 2015

What is Bersih really up to?
Just what is Bersih really up to by insisting on staging street protests in Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching on the eve of the National Day celebration?
Tue Aug 25 2015

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025